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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1949

Page

5

What Is a Military Secret Under Wraps

Washington dispatch discusses wartime and peacetime censorship plans and the push to define what constitutes a military secret. it notes officials like secretary of defense and admiral penfield face questions over information classification and release. a veteran press figure argues for broader access while noting safety concerns and potential structural changes in information policy.

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Sheriff’s Force Raid Yields Liquor Stamps Seizure

Sheriff J D Gaar’s force conducted a raid on a rural operation, charging several men with liquor stamp violations. One suspect surrendered after the seizure, with officials naming Oliver and others from Alien in the report.

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Cemetery Work at Byrds Prairie Cemetery

On Monday May 30 volunteers at Byrds Prairie will conduct a work day to clear grounds and decorate graves. Bring lunch to the basket dinner at noon and tools for clearing. A business meeting will be held during the day with participants asked to attend.

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Willkie’s Widow In Car Accident Near Cambridge

Edith Willkie, 56, and her son Philip, 29, were injured in a car crash when their vehicle overturned in a rainstorm on U.S. Route 40 two miles east of Cambridge. Mrs Willkie suffered internal injuries and shock while Philip sustained severe throat bruises. both were hospitalized at St Francis. Edith is Wendell Willkie’s widow from the 1940 GOP nomination era.

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Factories Idle and Farms Busy on Road Through Red Zone

A daylight drive along the newly opened Berlin Helmstedt Autobahn passes through the Soviet occupation zone. Magdeburg’s smokestacks, communal farms with large family groups, and gentle traffic mark slow rebuilding while Soviet guards at Helmstedt and Berlin check travel orders.

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Garfield County Sheriff Ralph A. Tennison Dies at 47

Garfield County Sheriff Ralph A. Tennison died yesterday after a sudden heart attack at his home. He was 47 and had just moved his land. Tennison, first elected in 1946 on the Republican ticket, began his second term in January. He died before a physician arrived. his wife had summoned help. Surviving are a brother and other relatives.

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Veterans benefit training figures under the GY Bill

The Veterans Administration reports nearly 2.3 million World War II veterans were in training on February 1 under Public Law 1 and the GY Bill. Included were 1 in schools 298,984 in institutional one farm training establishments and 454,772 in job training courses.

Veterans Administration

Rayburn Sees Congress Staying On Job This Summer

House Speaker Rayburn predicts Congress will stay in session three to four more months and likely probe lobbyists. Senate delays persist from filibuster on civil rights and other debates as leaders push for new taxes and spending cuts.

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Mrs Wadlington Dies After Long Illness on Monday

Mrs Irene B Wadlington aged 416 East Main died Monday afternoon after months of illness at a focal hospital. Funeral 4:30 pm Wednesday from Criswell Chapel. burial in Rosedale cemetery. She married Wayne Wadtlington in 1904 in Wellington Texas. Survived by husband four sons Wayne Carloss Harper Alfred Wadlington two sisters Ruth Horner Ada and Its EC Guion Corpus Christi Tex a brother Fred Horner Bogaio Tex and two granddaughters Dixie and Dancy Wadlington.

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Tulsa Architect Dies at His Home

Okla May 18 57year-old Tulsa architect Adant Masson Atkinson died at his home after a two week illness. He lived in Tulsa since 1916 and designed many prominent commercial industrial and institutional buildings including University of Tulsa structures. Survivors include his wife a son two sisters and a brother. Funeral plans announced for Saturday May 23 in the ballroom.

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Battle for Germany looms as Cold War shift resumes

Western allies and the Soviet Union prepare for a renewed clash over who controls Germany after the Berlin blockade ends. The Paris talks reopen the Four Power council as German leaders weigh federal unity versus a centralized state, with Moscow seeking a unified Germany and troop withdrawal opposed by the Western democracies.

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American People Cut Spending Sharply in 1949 First Quarter

Washington reports that consumer spending fell sharply in early 1949 as households saved more and taxed less while government outlays rose on foreign aid. GNP output reached 253.9 billion dollars annual rate, down from late 1948 peak but above 1948 quarterly average. Personal incomes declined modestly. consumption dropped, savings rose, private investment fell, while government purchases grew. Also notes Martha Hullard, JOURNAL student editor, announces July 3 wedding date for Johany Swear.

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University of Oklahoma Student Senate Elects Officers

Norman Okla May 1607 the University of Oklahoma student senate has elected its officers for the 2948 50 term. They are Jim Young of Sapulpa president Stanley Brown of Oklahoma City vice president Chet Lindhart of Oklahoma City treasurer Ann Tyree of Lawton corresponding secretary Glenn Felty of Ponca City recording secretary Mort Glasster of Irvington N J publicity chairman and James Gaster of Carnegie Parliamentarian

Senior Speech Class Ends Treasures of Interpretation

The advanced interpretation class presented senior Madeline Shipley in a twelve minute recital on The Human Comedy by William Saroyan. Doris Faye Stewart performed Maxwell Anderson's Mary of Scotland with strong clarity while others offered readings from Dickens to Kahill Gibran in a lively series of performances and post recital receptions.

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Bill Wagner Scholar at East Central in Education

Bill Wagner majors in Industrial Arts with a Science minor and will receive a BS in education at spring graduation. He came from Wynne High and played football two years. Wagner spent thirty months in the Air Force, including extensive time in Europe, England, France, and Germany. He entered East Central in September 1946 and has been on the Honor Roll each semester. He was chosen for Who's Who Among American Universities and Colleges and serves as senior class representative. He plans to teach in high school after graduation.

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Cancer columnist Forrest Warren faces death with faith

San Diego editor Forrest Warren, a landmark newspaper writer from Vermilion to San Diego, reveals in his column that he has cancer and will die. He says he wants to comfort others and asks for cancer research fund contributions while arranging his funeral with family. He notes his long career and leaves a note of faith for his readers.

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Benjamin Layne Top Murray Student at Commencement

TISHOMINGO Special Benjamin T Layne engineer major from Ardmore earned highest scholastic honors with Dean Maurice Koward announcing at Murray State School commencement on May 26. Doyle Simpson Borris and Ellis Watson Hodgen earned next highest grades, while Patricia Patron Tishomingo arts and science was named outstanding graduate for achievement and activity.

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Conflicting Cries In Congress Over Tax Boost or Cut

Washington May 16. Lawmakers clash over government finance as estimates predict a $3 billion federal deficit for the coming year. Democrats push for higher taxes while others seek cutting spending and restraint. Senate and House leaders debate three options: cut appropriations, boost taxes, or rely on deficit financing to fund government programs.

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Communists Knock At Very Doors of Shanghai Today

Shanghai reports active fighting as Communists attempt Woosung and Hungtao airport defenses. Nationalist officials claim Reds suffer heavy losses around Woosung while evacuations proceed to Hong Kong and international flights pause. Radio services shift downtown as China moves transmitter facilities amid ongoing clashes.

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Plain talk on choosing communism and global threats

A scatter of quotes from lawmakers and officials discuss free choice of communism, resistance to external pressure, and fears of a changing world. The collection references Senator Ralph Flanders, Representative Lawrence H Smith, Andrei Gromyko, Senator Estes Kefauver, and TVA plans amid concerns about global reach and economic shifts.

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